COMM06041 2016 Personal Learning and Development

General Details

Full Title

Personal Learning and Development

Transcript Title

Personal learning and Develop

Code

COMM06041

Attendance

75 %

Subject Area

COMM - Communication

Department

BUS - Business

Level

06 - NFQ Level 6

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17

End Term

9999 - The End of Time

Author(s)

Colette Armstrong, Mary Gilmartin, Mairead McCann, Sarah OBeirne, Siobhan O'Dea

Programme Membership

SG_BACCO_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting L6 SG_BOFFI_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Office Administration SG_BADMN_B07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration L7 SG_BBUSI_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business SG_BBUSS_B07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Business L7 SG_BFINA_H08 201600 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Finance and Investment SG_BEMBE_G07 201600 Bachelor of Business Embedded Award BB L7 in Finance and Investment SG_BEMBE_G06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Embedded Award BB(Hons) Finance and Investment SG_BEMBE_G07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Embedded award of BB Ab-initio L8 SG_BEMBE_G06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Embedded award of BB Ab-initio L8 SG_BTOUR_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism SG_BTOUR_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOUR_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BBUSI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business L8 (Ab-initio) SG_BACCO_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting L6 SG_BBUSI_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Business SG_BOFFI_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Business in Office Administration SG_BADMN_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration L7 SG_BBUSS_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business L7

Description

This module is designed to introduce the students to the Higher Education environment and to develop learning and study skills early in their undergraduate career. The module will motivate students to develop a more independent, reflective and self-managed approach to study, learning, and time management.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

Develop an independent, self-managed, reflective approach to study

To plan their time more effectively

Have confidence in learning, study, academic writing and approaches to finding information

Be familiar with the Higher education learning Culture

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module will be taught through lectures, group work, presentations, in-class exercises.

Module Assessment Strategies

Thia module will be assessed through student written submission, skill demonstration and examination.

Repeat Assessments

Students should complete any failed elements.

Indicative Syllabus

Self review - assessing your skills and learning needs
How to study - reading, taking notes, where and when to study
Taking charge of your time - organising life and work - time management
Tackling tests - examinations and assignments
Academic integrity - writing skills
Personal & professional development - developing a personal development plan & CV

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment

70 %

End of Semester / Year Formal Exam

30 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Continuous Assessment: Talk & Jigsaw Reading	Continuous Assessment	Assessment	20 %	OnGoing	1,3,4
2	Individual Project-Personal Development Planning & CV	Continuous Assessment	Individual Project	20 %	Week 6	1,2,3,4
3	Written Report	Continuous Assessment	Written Report	30 %	Week 11	1,2,3,4

End of Semester / Year Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Examination	Final Exam	Closed Book Exam	30 %	End of Semester	1,3,4

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Lecture	Flat Classroom	lecture	1	Weekly	1.00
Tutorial	Flat Classroom	Tutorial	2	Weekly	2.00
Independent Learning	UNKNOWN	Independent learning	3	Weekly	3.00
Independent Learning	Computer Laboratory	Resource	1	Weekly	1.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Recommended Reading
2009-11-01 The Business Skills Handbook Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
ISBN 1843982188 ISBN-13 9781843982180

Employers are criticizing the lack of transferable skills that new graduates have and the pressure is on for business schools to produce graduates with employable skills. UK 'Widening Participation' initiatives have also resulted in students with a wider variety of learning experiences and abilities. "The Business Skills Handbook" will equip business students with the study skills, interpersonal skills and professional skills that they need for successful study and employment. The text is packed with examples and case studies relevant to a range of business settings, including HRM, marketing and finance, so that students can truly understand how the skills they are learning apply in practice.

Recommended Reading
2013 Study Skills Handbook Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 1137289252 ISBN-13 9781137289254

Recommended Reading
2015-02-05 Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability (Palgrave Study Skills) Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 1137426527 ISBN-13 9781137426529

Each chapter encourages students to think reflectively about personal, academic and career goals and to plan a path to success. Rich in activities that develop valuable career skills, this revised and updated third edition has two new chapters on 'Taking charge of your life, learning and career' and 'What do employers really want?'.

Module Resources

URL Resources

https://www.ncirl.ie/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=sgdJgxYbWlg=&portalid=0

Other Resources

Computer lab for library workshop

Computer Lab for access to EPIGIEUM

Additional Information

None